Breaking news: Senator Bob Menendez convicted on all counts in federal corruption trial!
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, a prominent Democrat, has been convicted on all counts in his recent bribery trial. The New Jersey lawmaker was found guilty of accepting bribes, including lavish gifts like gold bars and a Mercedes-Benz, from businessmen in his state. This verdict marks the end of a two-month long corruption trial that captured national attention.
Despite the convictions, Menendez remains defiant and plans to continue his political career. The Senator, trailed for years by corruption allegations, was convicted on 16 counts, including accepting bribes and allegedly acting as a foreign agent for Egypt. The jury's decision, reached in Manhattan federal court, has significant implications for Menendez's future in politics.
In a surprising turn of events, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer swiftly called on Menendez to resign following the guilty verdict. This adds a new layer of complexity to the situation, as Menendez faces the challenge of navigating his political career amidst the fallout from the trial. The bribery trial, which featured tales of luxury gifts and alleged foreign dealings, has sparked a wave of reactions within the political sphere.
In a dramatic conclusion, the jury's verdict in Senator Bob Menendez's corruption trial sends shockwaves through the political landscape. Menendez's conviction on all counts, including bribery and foreign-agent charges, raises questions about ethics and accountability in government. The aftermath of this trial will undoubtedly have long-lasting repercussions for both Senator Menendez and the broader political landscape.
U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez was convicted on Tuesday of all the counts the Democrat faced at his corruption trial, including accepting bribes of gold and cash ...
The New Jersey Democrat is convicted of accepting bribes that included gold bars and a Mercedes-Benz.
A jury found New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez guilty on all counts on Tuesday afternoon, marking the end of the powerful lawmaker's two-month corruption trial ...
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez has been convicted of accepting bribes of cash, gold and a luxury car from three New Jersey businessmen.
The New Jersey senator, trailed for years by corruption allegations, was convicted on 16 counts of accepting bribes and working on behalf of the Egyptian ...
A jury on Tuesday found Sen. Bob Menendez guilty on all counts in his federal corruption trial, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer swiftly called on ...
The New Jersey Democrat is accused of accepting bribes of cash, gold and a luxury car from three businessmen and acting as a foreign agent for Egypt. Over a ...
U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez was convicted on Tuesday on all counts at his corruption trial, including accepting bribes of gold and cash from three New Jersey ...
A New York City jury convicted the New Jersey senator of accepting bribes to benefit businessmen in his home state and the governments of Egypt and Qatar.
The New Jersey Democrat is accused of accepting bribes of cash, gold and a luxury car from three businessmen and acting as a foreign agent for Egypt. Over a ...
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez has been convicted of accepting bribes of cash, gold and a luxury car from three New Jersey businessmen.
The verdict is expected to be read shortly in Manhattan federal court. Menendez, 70, has pleaded not guilty to 16 criminal counts including bribery, fraud, ...
Menendez faced numerous federal charges, including bribery, obstruction, fraud and acting as a foreign agent.
Menendez is running for re-election to his New Jersey seat as an independent. His conviction does not preclude him from serving in the Senate, ...
A jury on Tuesday found Sen. Bob Menendez guilty on all counts in his federal corruption trial, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer swiftly called on ...
NEW YORK -- Sen. Bob Menendez was found guilty on all counts Tuesday in his federal corruption trial. Federal prosecutors in New York alleged the New Jersey ...
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez has been convicted of accepting bribes of cash, gold and a luxury car from three New Jersey businessmen.
Sen. Bob Menendez was found guilty on all charges in a corruption case that accused him of taking bribes from New Jersey businessmen.
US Senator Bob Menendez, the powerful New Jersey Democrat, was found guilty of corruption charges related to the FBI seizure of 13 gold bars, nearly $500000 ...
Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) responds after a jury has found the lawmaker guilty on all counts in his federal corruption trial.
Once-powerful Democrat accused of taking gold bars, cash and luxury cars in exchange for his influence in Congress.
When will he be sentenced? Can he remain in Congress? Can he vote as a convicted felon?
He is seeking reelection to the Senate as an independent, although the guilty verdict quickly raises the prospect of an expulsion vote.
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez was convicted on Tuesday on all counts at his corruption trial, including accepting bribes of gold and cash from ...
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez was convicted on Tuesday on all counts at his corruption trial, including accepting bribes of gold and cash from ...
On July 16th a jury found him guilty of 16 federal charges, which included bribery, fraud, conspiracy, obstruction of justice and corruption. There was more.
NBC Universal, Inc. A Manhattan jury found New Jersey's senior senator guilty in his federal corruption trial, as deliberations took just over 12 hours over the ...
A jury has found U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey guilty of all 16 counts of bribery, acting as a foreign agent and obstruction of justice.
Sen. Bob Menendez has shown no sign he will voluntarily resign from the Senate following his conviction on bribery charges.
The New Jersey lawmaker faced calls to step down from fellow Democrats, including Gov. Phil Murphy who appoint a senator to finish out Menendez's term once ...
Pressure is mounting on convicted felon Bob Menendez to resign from the U.S. Senate, but not everyone thinks he will.